When Barwon Heads resident Daniel Vella's dog Ricky went missing, strangers joined searches to bring him home. Volunteers shared sightings through social media, and some spent hours looking. Groups such as PAWSAFE connect volunteers through suburb-based group chats, so they can respond quickly to roaming dogs. The not-for-profit relies on donations to cover petrol and rescue equipment. Milly's Search, Trap and Reunite also works with volunteers in the region, with founder Sherri Johnston saying the community is what finds the dog.
Graham Mulroney因在巴旺海角(Barwon Heads)和奥申格罗夫(Ocean Grove)地区53年来对社区的支持,获颁Melvin Jones Diamond Lapel Pin(梅尔文·琼斯钻石徽章)。这位Lions Club of Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads(奥申格罗夫和巴旺海角狮子会)的成员兼前任会长表示,这一荣誉让他大感意外。他将取得的成绩归功于各团队的齐心协力。Mulroney先生于1974年加入Lions(狮子会),并参与了许多社区项目,包括2009年维多利亚州山火之后的救灾工作,这使他获得了澳大利亚政府颁发的一项奖项。
Cyclists across the Geelong region are being asked to rate their local roads and paths during the October Biketober campaign. Participants can log rides and earn prize entries, and this year they can also rate how comfortable their routes feel. The push comes as Surf Coast Shire and the City of Greater Geelong seek state funding for a separated cycling link between Torquay and Geelong, estimated to cost $13 million. The shire is also seeking an extra $2.8 million for the highest risk section between Blackgate Road and Lower Duneed Road.